3-Minute Full Moon Ritual Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a sacred … [Read more...]
For more about Beltane, read this from our archives, and guest blogger Jane Galer. Let this Beltane Full Moon stimulate your senses and draw you into the magic of your ordinary world. Do you feel a quickening in your body? A desire to experience even more earthly delights? Ritual is a time-honored way to attract invisible assistance in manifesting your desires. And it’s a … [Read more...]
Note from Dana: I'm happy to have as my guest blogger, the talented flower essence artist, Jane Ellen. Her intimacy with Venus through flowers makes her an exquisitely passionate advocate for this campaign. Prior to the “Women On 20’s” campaign, had you ever noticed that there are no female figures on our paper money? Since my early twenties, I have longed to see women on … [Read more...]
Every year, when the Sun is in Taurus, I celebrate with my favorite Venus ritual. I get out the calendar and look for the most auspicious Friday that month. Best is a Friday when both the Sun and Moon are in Venus-ruled signs. Even better if it coincides with a cross-quarter holiday, as it does this year. In my experience, this is rare! May 1 is Beltane and the Moon is in … [Read more...]
3-Minute New Moon Ritual Ground your body, clear your mind... Become aware of your body. Notice how gravity holds and connects you to earth. It’s as though your body is an ancient stone temple—solid, strong, secure. Sanctify this temple. Imagine a priestess is pouring sacred water and scattering rose petals, all the way down, from your head to your toes. Any anxiety or … [Read more...]
The potency of any ritual is intimately tied to the way in which you enter it. Initiates of the ancient mystery schools would perform detailed rites of purification before their rituals, including fasting, baths, anointing with the proper oils, dressing in the proper garments, and making prostrations or circumambulations as offerings.
Your preparation doesn't need to be so elaborate, just sincere. Take a moment to cleanse yourself of distracting thoughts. Become aware of your body in time and space. Tune into your heart. With humility and honesty, offer yourself. Offer your time. Offer your attention. To the Moon and all that she holds.
